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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 11892 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers often highlight the Easystore 5TB USB 3.0 External Portable Hard Drive's large storage capacity, ease of use, and reliability. Many also appreciate its price and convenient size, along with the fast connection provided by the USB 3.0 interface. While some users had mixed experiences with the included software, concerns about noise and heat generation were less prevalent.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Internal storage is better though

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you're in search of an awesome external hard drive for your PS4 or PS5, look no further than the this one dudes. This powerful storage solution enhances your gaming experience by providing ample space to store your games, DLCs, and media files. With lightning-fast transfer speeds, you can quickly load games and access your data without any lag. The sleek design and compact size make it easy to carry and seamlessly integrate into your gaming setup. Whether you're expanding your game library or need extra space for backups, this external hard drive is a reliable companion that will take your gaming to the next level. Say goodbye to storage constraints and hello to uninterrupted gaming sessions with this awesome e hard drive!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Reliability, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great drive for cold data storage

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I pick these up on sale and use them as cold data storage (mostly backups and media exports). I have quite a few of them and they can't be beat for the price point. Haven't had any problems with them (so far) but I also haven't put them under any intensive set of uses either. Great if you're looking for an affordable backup solution to just store redundant data.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Reliability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best portable drive on the market

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    WD drive are the best! I've owned then for many years with no failures. When it's your data at stake, you don't want to me around. Easy to use software make it ideal for anyone. This last 5Tb drive is fast and solid. You don't be disappointed!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exellent product for a sweet low price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very small but powerful unit with 5tb of storage available. Worked extremely well, easy to hookup. Only negative thing I can say is how small the hookup cable was!!! Remedied the complaint with a buy of a longer cable, Excellent product for a sweetly low price and also really well made it was definitely worth every cent of the purchase!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value for money

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Western Digital hard disk has almost 5 TB storage space and is pretty neat. Great for backups and heavy files that you don't want to store online.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Drive from Bestbuy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my storage drive I purchased from Best buy. Easy to install. Lots of storage capacity. Price is great. I highly recommend this drive from bestbuy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Reliability, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great product.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    a lot of storage at a great price. i only use western digital now. they make the only hard drives that have never failed on me. buy it on sale and that's a lot of storage for not a lot of money. i use it as an external drive on my Xbox series X. Works well. i own two more smaller ones for my other 2 Xboxes, a 360 & an Xbox 1 X

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WD Easystore 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Dr

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The WD Easystore 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive in black is a highly recommended storage solution. With its ample space, fast transfers, and solid durability, it is perfect for backing up your PC storage files [1]. The physical build of the hard drive is sturdy and well-constructed [3]. Its portable design allows for easy transportation, making it convenient for on-the-go use. Additionally, the drive can be labeled and organized to keep your digital files in order [3]. Overall, the WD Easystore 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive is a reliable and efficient choice for your storage needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Reliability, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this little thing!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like to keep all my files and my old 2tb was getting old so I got a new one just incase and for the price and getting 5gb this was a steal. I am going to get an SSD to use as well along with this as it would be more reliable but it never hurts to have a cheaper option to back up your info

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability, Size, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I really like the WD-Easystore USB HDD's

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like the WD-Easystore HDD's. The 5TB USB 3.0 unit that Best Buy sells is very reliable. I travel a great deal and I use them for movie/entertainment as well as data storage. The small size and light weight along with multiple terabyte capacity make them a prefect fit for my needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Reliability, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WD Easystore is awesome!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy and great product!! You can't beat the price for a great quality product. 5 TB is an enormous amount of storage and for the price this is a no brainer. All my external storage is by Western Digital. So far so good. I have had them for 8 years plus, not one has failed yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability, Size, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compatible with Xbox One

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm using this for additional storage on my Xbox One and it works great. Fully compatible and games load at least as fast, if not faster. Great capacity for the price, too, especially on sale. Very compact so it's hidden behind my console on the shelf, and gets all its power over USB so you won't need a free outlet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Back-up Device

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great back-up drive with HUGE 5TB capacity. Price is great. WD produces good quality stuff! Having the device powered via standard USB cable reduces the clutter significantly. Size small and shape is cute! Speed probably is very good, but it is not important to me, since the back-ups run during off hours.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Reliability, Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It works as advertised

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this hard drive is extremely light and portable considering its 5TB of storage. It works no problem out the box and never gets too hot to the touch. No problems with WD Hard drives can't say the same for other brands.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Reliability, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great choice for PS4!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this to use for my PS4 since the 1TB Inter al won’t really hold many games. I had a 2TB external that I started running into space issues with too. This one holds my entire library (which I’d say is above average) with plenty of room to spare. Set up was quick and easy, and performance has been seamless!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good value, good product.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lots of storage at a very good price. Works right out of the box and is easy to use. Large backup space for my Photoshop files.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Reliability, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Space on the go...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As someone who is always on the go, I do a lot of my processing on my laptop. So making sure I have a good reliable and portable external hard drive is a very important thing. This one is always with me. Just enough space to do everything I need to do without taking up too much space in my bag.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use and large storage

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this item to transfer documents and files from an old computer to the new one and to serve as backup afterwards. It worked perfectly and was easy to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing product and price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Price: Excellent! good storage value for the price Delivery: pick up at curbside, super easy and quick, associate was friendly Product: sturdy, fast, huge storage, plug and play, can't go wrong with WD, I don't think I could find 5TG from WD with this price anywhere else (must be a Best Buy exclusive)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy To Use Storage! A+++

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I work in IT and I'm always downloading items (songs, etc). My previous external hard drive was full and I wanted something small, easy to use, and full of storage space. This fit the bill! I have a MacBook so I did have to format the hard drive first but it was a piece of cake. Thanks Best Buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend